Nuno Espirito Santo must take full responsibility for Max Kilman’s dismal performance against Leeds on Sunday.
Kilman has completely lost his way at the London Stadium, and the West Ham fans complain whenever he is in the line-up.
Nuno should have listened to Hammers supporters and kept him on the bench, especially with Ezra Mayers available.
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Nuno Espirito Santo should have picked Ezra Mayers over Max Kilman
Nobody is suggesting that Nuno let fans decide his team selections, but they have been proven right about Kilman.
West Ham supporters have been calling for Kilman not to play for the club again after his catalogue of errors this season.
Nuno ignored this message against Leeds and ultimately paid the price, as Kilman gave away a penalty in the second half.
The Englishman was also fortunate not to concede a penalty in the first half for a reckless challenge after the ball had gone.
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Kilman was even booed by the Hammers fans at the London Stadium as they are so frustrated with his mistakes.
Nuno should have realised much sooner that Kilman is a liability to the team and played academy star Mayers instead.
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Ezra Mayers of West Ham United goes forward with the ball during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers
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Mayers broke through into the first team earlier this season and impressed in the majority of his 10 appearances.
The 19-year-old also just finished an incredible international break, starting three straight games for England U19s.
Mayers must be full of confidence after scoring and keeping a clean sheet in his last start for the Three Lions against Portugal.
It would have made perfect sense to reward him with an opportunity to start against Leeds over an out-of-form Kilman.
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